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Detroit Red Wings vs Florida Panthers prediction

NHL · Monday, November 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET · Amerant Bank Arena · ESPN+

Mel’s pick

Florida Panthers win 61% of the time in Mel’s Playbook’s default simulation of this game.

Projected score

Detroit Red Wings 3, Florida Panthers 4.

Mel vs the betting line

Mel’s margin (Florida Panthers by about 1.3) is close to the line (Florida Panthers −1.5), so there’s no real lean against the spread.

The total is 5.5; Mel projects 6.5 goals, a lean to the over.

Recent form

Detroit Red Wings (6-5-3) scored 3.6 and allowed 3 goals a game over their last 5.

Florida Panthers (8-4-2) scored 2.8 and allowed 2.8 goals a game over their last 5.

Based on this season’s stats, injuries, rest, travel and the betting market. Updated Nov 2, 8:14 AM ET.

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